May sees the release of three new Platinum Strains including WLP410, our Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast. This strain works wonderfully in the production of Belgian wits, wheat beers and spiced ales in particular, and flocculates higher than WLP400 (our other Belgian Wit strain) imparting a bit more...

Tennessee Whiskey Yeast is one of our most popular strains for use in American whiskeys and bourbons. It is a low but distinctive ester producing yeast that finishes clean and dry and works very well to create the rich, bold flavors that one associates with the aforementioned spirits. It is a...

Early registration is now available for our next Yeast Fundamentals for Homebrewers course held at our San Diego location. Sign up before January 15th and save $25 on registration. These info-packed courses tend to sell out quick, so sign up soon if you want to secure your spot! The course...

Raise your hand if you like Cuvee des Jacobins. How about Rodenbach Grand Cru? I thought as much. West Flanders is known for having given birth to and inspired some of the most revered beers on the planet. Our WLP665 Flemish Ale Blend strain is ideally suited to making Oud Bruins and...

January sees the release of three Platinum Strain varieties, including one that we get a lot of questions about/requests for: WLP510 Bastogne Belgian Ale Yeast. This high gravity Trappist-style yeast is ideally suited for those big beers that keep us warm throughout the winter, such as Belgian...

On this day in 1883, Emil Christian Hansen was the first scientist in history to successfully create a pure yeast culture for use in brewing. He was head of the Carlsberg Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark and his work stood on the shoulders of Louis Pasteur who had published...

White Labs and Beer for Boobs, a fund-raising team for breast cancer research, are running a promotion during the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. White Labs will create a special pink label for vials of WLP005 British Ale Yeast during the entire month. For...